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NBA: Houston 100, Oklahoma City 89

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Published: Nov. 17, 2008 at 11:23 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Luis Scola had 23 points and nine rebounds Monday to lead the Houston Rockets to a 100-89 win over Oklahoma City.

Yao Ming added 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Rockets, who have won three of their last four games.

Ron Artest had 17 points and 11 rebounds before leaving in the final minute after twisting his ankle. Tracy McGrady was also forced from the game, with a knee injury early in the second half.

Kevin Durant had 29 points and seven rebounds for the Thunder, who have lost eight straight games since their lone win of the season. Jeff Green added 16 points and Russell Westbrook 14.

Topics: Kevin Durant, Luis Scola, Ron Artest, Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming
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